Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel
Generic name:diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Topical antihistamines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2021.
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Diphenhydramine HCl 2%
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Use
- temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with:
- insect bites
- minor burns
- sunburn
- minor cuts
- scrapes
- minor skin irritations
- rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
- on large areas of the body
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth
Ask a doctor before use
- on chicken pox
- on measles
When using this product avoid contact with eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- do not use more than directed
- adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
Store at Room Temperature
Inactive ingredients
SD alcohol 38-B, camphor, citric acid, diazolidinyl urea, glycerin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate
Questions?
call toll-free 800-524-2624 or 215-273-8755 (collect)
Distributed by:
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
CONSUMER INC.
Skillman, NJ 08558
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 103 mL Tube Label
EXTRA STRENGTH
Benadryl ®
ITCH STOPPING
GEL
Diphenhydramine
Hydrochloride
Topical Analgesic
FOR SKIN USE ONLY
Cooling relief for
most outdoor itches
